3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Fabian Edwards def. Lyoto Machida (TKO)
TKO · Round 1 · 3:18
Friday, May 13, 2022
OVO Arena Wembley, London, England
Fabian Edwards defeated Lyoto Machida by TKO in round 1 (3:18) in the bout of Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley, held Friday, May 13, 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley, London.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Lyoto Machida vs Fabian Edwards?
Fabian Edwards defeated Lyoto Machida by TKO in round 1 (3:18) in the bout of Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley, held Friday, May 13, 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley, London.
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Lyoto Machida 49%51% Fabian Edwards
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Tale of the Tape
24-8-0
Record
16-5-0
1742
Power Index rating
1753
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
33
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Brazil
Nationality
England
Style Matchup
KarateOtherBJJ
vs-
Lyoto Machida
- 1991Black belt · Karate · Yoshizo Machida
- 2009UFC Light Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- 2001Champion · Pan American Karate Championship
- 2000Runner-up · Brazilian Sumo Championship · 115 kg
Camp Machida Karate / Machida Academy · Brazil and Los Angeles, US
Fabian Edwards
No background on record
Camp Ultimate Training Center · England
Striking Profile
2.59
SLpM
2.57
53%
Str. Acc.
342%
1.57
SApM
2.20
61%
Str. Def.
-146%
Grappling Profile
1.21
TD Avg.
0.21
65%
TD Acc.
14%
75%
TD Def.
48%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Lyoto Machida · 1-4
Fabian Edwards · 3-2
- LPFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026TKO · R3 · 1:48 · Middleweight
- W
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Middleweight
- LPFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Common Opponents
Lyoto Machida
Fabian Edwards
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 24 fights · 5 fights
29.8
Avg sig. strikes
36.2
0.58
Avg takedowns
0.20
1:52
Avg control time
2:06
70
Career high strikes
49
4
Career high TDs
1
Strike Distribution
Lyoto Machida
Strike target
Fabian Edwards
50%
Head
44%
27%
Body
30%
22%
Leg
26%
Lyoto Machida
Strike position
Fabian Edwards
71%
Distance
68%
12%
Clinch
26%
16%
Ground
6%